August, 2026 - The S Bharat

Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods From September 8

Prime Minister Mark Carney says dollar-for-dollar measures will target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics Ottawa: Canada has announced plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods starting September 8, after last-minute negotiations failed to resolve the latest

August 23, 2026

India

CIAL, SpiceJet Trade Charges Over Weather-Linked Flight Disruptions in Kochi

Airport operator rejects airline’s weather claim, while SpiceJet says its advisory was only a precautionary measure Kochi: A dispute has emerged between Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) and SpiceJet over flight disruptions and a weather advisory issued for services operating to and

August 23, 2026

Amaravati·Andhra Pradesh·India

Andhra Pradesh Announces 10,060 Government Jobs in Four Phases, Recruitment to Begin September 15

Over 8,500 additional vacancies to be notified in three phases, supplementing 1,523 posts already announced in May Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a major job recruitment calendar covering 10,060 government vacancies, with recruitment to be carried out in

August 23, 2026

Ai·Andhra Pradesh·India·Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Approves ₹31,387-Crore Green AI Data Centre Project in Visakhapatnam

512-MW AI data centre to be developed at Amanam village; project expected to create up to 1,000 jobs Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: The Andhra Pradesh government has approved a major ₹31,387-crore Green Integrated AI Data Centre project in Visakhapatnam district, marking a significant

August 23, 2026

Tech·Technology

TikTok Agrees to Pay $400 Million Settlement Over Children’s Privacy Violations in the US

US Justice Department says settlement resolves 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and ByteDance violated federal child privacy laws Hyderabad: Chinese short-video platform TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice over alleged violations

August 22, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Politics·Raipur

Rising Sugar Prices: Congress Leader Vikas Upadhyay Stages Unique Protest, Sends Sugar Boxes to BJP Leaders

Former MLA sends small boxes of sugar along with letters to BJP ministers, MPs and MLAs, says rising prices have ‘spoiled the festive spirit’ Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Amid rising sugar prices across the country, political criticism and unique forms of protest have also

August 22, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Politics·Raipur

Bhupesh Baghel Attacks BJP Government, Says Saurabh Chandrakar Will Return to India When Rahul Gandhi Becomes PM

Former Chhattisgarh CM raises questions over Saurabh Chandrakar extradition, liquor scam, online betting, paper leaks, Vande Mataram, inflation and PMAY figures Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched a broad attack on the BJP-led government during a press conference, raising

August 22, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Mungeli·Politics

Sawan Milan Ceremony Celebrates Culture, Tradition and Unity in Mungeli

Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Bilaspur MP Tokhan Sahu, along with his wife Smt. Leelawati Sahu, attended the District Mahila Morcha Introduction Meeting and Sawan Milan Ceremony organized by the Bharatiya Janata

August 22, 2026

Banking News·Delhi·India·Reserve Bank of India

Two Prominent Figures Join RBI Central Board as Part-Time Non-Official Directors

Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath appointed, while Anand Mahindra re-appointed to the Reserve Bank of India’s Central Board for four years New Delhi: The Central Government has appointed S. Somanath, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as a part-time,

August 22, 2026

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)·India·Indian Navy·Industry

Cochin Shipyard Delivers Third ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Mangrol’ to Indian Navy

Indigenously designed and built ‘Mangrol’ will strengthen the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities in shallow and coastal waters Kochi: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ‘Mangrol’, the third vessel in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), to the

August 22, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Job And Careers·Kabirdham·Politics

Kawardha Police Constable Recruitment: Candidates Stage Overnight Protest, Some Sleep on the Road

Candidates demanding the release of the second list for 1,600 constable posts continue their protest, saying they will not leave until they receive a written order. Kawardha, Chhattisgarh: The protest by candidates demanding the release of the police constable recruitment duty list

August 22, 2026

Government of India NEWS·India·Industry

Government Pushes Skill and Digital Training for Youth to Build Viksit Bharat

Ministries asked to design programmes linking students with India’s development journey; focus on ITI employability, global jobs, digital skills and advanced manufacturing New Delhi : The government is placing greater emphasis on skill development, digital training and employment-oriented education for young people

August 22, 2026

Airport·India·Tamil Nadu·Trichy

IndiGo Flight Develops Technical Glitch After Takeoff, Returns to Trichy with 127 Passengers

Singapore-bound IndiGo flight circles over the Trichy region before making a precautionary landing; all passengers reported safe Trichy, Tamil Nadu: Panic briefly spread among passengers after an IndiGo flight bound for Singapore developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff from Trichy International

August 22, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·Education

GEN Alpha Students Protest in Durg Over Teacher Shortage, Block Dhamdha-Khairagarh Highway for Four Hours

Students of Pendravan Government School staged a protest demanding immediate appointment of teachers and removal of the school principal Durg, Chhattisgarh: Following protests by Gen Z, students belonging to the younger Gen Alpha generation have also taken to the streets to raise

August 22, 2026

India·Jammu and Kashmir·Politics

Rahul Gandhi Is Doing His Duty as Leader of Opposition by Holding Government Accountable: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Rahul Gandhi is doing exactly what the country expects from the Leader of Opposition by questioning the government and raising important issues. Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday defended

August 22, 2026

Delhi·India

Reforms Are Our Government’s Commitment; India Has Emerged as a Major Hub of Growth and Hope: PM Modi

Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted political stability, policy continuity, next-generation reforms and India’s growing manufacturing capabilities. New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that reforms across sectors remain a key commitment of his government

August 22, 2026

Delhi·India·Tech·Technology

Government Launches ₹62,500 Crore Mobile Manufacturing Scheme, Puts Spotlight on Indian Brands

Five-year Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme aims to nearly double production, boost exports and create a stronger Indian mobile ecosystem New Delhi : The Government of India has formally launched the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a total outlay of ₹62,500 crore,

August 22, 2026

Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)·Chhattisgarh·Industry·Raipur

NIT Raipur Organises Orientation Programme for 2026 Batch; Inaugurates ONGC Smart Classrooms and BEML Sports Facilities

New academic and sports infrastructure dedicated to students; institute highlights innovation, industry readiness and holistic development Raipur, August 21, 2026: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year students of the 2026 batch on August

August 21, 2026

India·Maharashtra·Pune

Digital BRICS Forum and Expo Held in Pune, Focus on Cybersecurity, Child Online Safety and Digital Ecosystems

The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting brought together government representatives, industry leaders, academics, startups and research institutions to discuss the future of digital cooperation. Pune : Ministerial delegations from BRICS member countries gathered in Pune for the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting,

August 21, 2026

Hyderabad·India·Telangana

‘I Will Even Sell My Own Assets for Customers’: Ramoji Rao’s Historic Letter Resurfaces After Supreme Court Verdict

The Supreme Court’s latest decision has brought renewed attention to a 2006 letter in which the late Ramoji Rao assured Margadarsi depositors that their interests would be protected at all costs. Hyderabad: The Supreme Court’s dismissal of former MP Vundavalli Aruna Kumar’s

August 21, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Crime·India·Raipur·Tech·Technology

Mahadev Betting Case Takes a New Turn: Saurabh Chandrakar Offers to Cooperate with Agencies, Seeks Protection

Raipur: The Mahadev online betting case has taken a fresh turn, with alleged key accused Saurabh Chandrakar reportedly expressing his willingness to cooperate with Indian investigating agencies and provide information about people allegedly linked to the betting network. According to reports, Chandrakar

August 21, 2026

Industry·Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

POWERGRID Appoints Amol Babulal Taori as Chief Financial Officer with Effect from August 20

Shri Taori will continue as Director (Finance); Venkata Subrahamanayam Vallurie ceases to be CFO Gurugram : Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has appointed Shri Amol Babulal Taori as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from August 20, 2026.

August 21, 2026

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)·Industry

HAL Joint Venture Infotech HAL Limited Dissolved by NCLT Bengaluru Bench

NCLT passes dissolution order for HAL’s 50% joint venture company; HAL receives order on August 20 Bengaluru : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has informed the stock exchanges that Infotech HAL Limited, a joint venture company in which HAL held a 50% stake,

August 21, 2026

GAIL (India) Limited·Industry

GAIL Appoints Dr. Banwari Lal as Independent Director; Brings Over 33 Years of Administrative Experience

Dr. Banwari Lal holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and LL.B.; has extensive experience in taxation, administration and vigilance New Delhi : GAIL (India) Limited has appointed Dr. Banwari Lal (DIN: 11897459) as an Independent Director on its Board. The appointment is part

August 21, 2026

Industry·Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC Adds Appointment of Dr. Archna Thakur as Independent Director to 33rd AGM Agenda

Appointment to be considered by shareholders at AGM on August 31; Dr. Thakur also appointed Chairperson of Stakeholders Relationship Committee New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has issued an Addendum to the Notice of its 33rd Annual General

August 21, 2026

Industry·TATA

Tata Steel Acquires 23% Stake in TM International Logistics for ₹335 Crore, Becomes Subsidiary

Tata Steel’s stake in TMILL rises to 74% following acquisition from IQ Martrade; NYK Holding Europe retains 26% Mumbai : Tata Steel Limited has completed the acquisition of a 23% equity stake in TM International Logistics Limited (TMILL) for an aggregate consideration

August 21, 2026

August 2026 - Page 5

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Canada to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods From September 8

CIAL, SpiceJet Trade Charges Over Weather-Linked Flight Disruptions in Kochi

Andhra Pradesh Announces 10,060 Government Jobs in Four Phases, Recruitment to Begin September 15

Andhra Pradesh Approves ₹31,387-Crore Green AI Data Centre Project in Visakhapatnam

TikTok Agrees to Pay $400 Million Settlement Over Children’s Privacy Violations in the US

Rising Sugar Prices: Congress Leader Vikas Upadhyay Stages Unique Protest, Sends Sugar Boxes to BJP Leaders

Bhupesh Baghel Attacks BJP Government, Says Saurabh Chandrakar Will Return to India When Rahul Gandhi Becomes PM

Sawan Milan Ceremony Celebrates Culture, Tradition and Unity in Mungeli

Two Prominent Figures Join RBI Central Board as Part-Time Non-Official Directors

Cochin Shipyard Delivers Third ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Mangrol’ to Indian Navy

Kawardha Police Constable Recruitment: Candidates Stage Overnight Protest, Some Sleep on the Road

Government Pushes Skill and Digital Training for Youth to Build Viksit Bharat

IndiGo Flight Develops Technical Glitch After Takeoff, Returns to Trichy with 127 Passengers

GEN Alpha Students Protest in Durg Over Teacher Shortage, Block Dhamdha-Khairagarh Highway for Four Hours

Rahul Gandhi Is Doing His Duty as Leader of Opposition by Holding Government Accountable: Omar Abdullah

Reforms Are Our Government’s Commitment; India Has Emerged as a Major Hub of Growth and Hope: PM Modi

Government Launches ₹62,500 Crore Mobile Manufacturing Scheme, Puts Spotlight on Indian Brands

NIT Raipur Organises Orientation Programme for 2026 Batch; Inaugurates ONGC Smart Classrooms and BEML Sports Facilities

Digital BRICS Forum and Expo Held in Pune, Focus on Cybersecurity, Child Online Safety and Digital Ecosystems

‘I Will Even Sell My Own Assets for Customers’: Ramoji Rao’s Historic Letter Resurfaces After Supreme Court Verdict

Mahadev Betting Case Takes a New Turn: Saurabh Chandrakar Offers to Cooperate with Agencies, Seeks Protection

POWERGRID Appoints Amol Babulal Taori as Chief Financial Officer with Effect from August 20

HAL Joint Venture Infotech HAL Limited Dissolved by NCLT Bengaluru Bench

GAIL Appoints Dr. Banwari Lal as Independent Director; Brings Over 33 Years of Administrative Experience

ONGC Adds Appointment of Dr. Archna Thakur as Independent Director to 33rd AGM Agenda

Tata Steel Acquires 23% Stake in TM International Logistics for ₹335 Crore, Becomes Subsidiary

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